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Best time to visit · Switzerland
On the climate data, the best time to visit Zurich is September, scoring up to 82/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain in September. April – July are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 38°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.6 in (1311 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 38°F3°C | 40°F5°C | 49°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 66°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 76°F24°C | 74°F24°C | 67°F20°C | 59°F15°C | 48°F9°C | 39°F4°C |
| Avg low | 27°F-3°C | 28°F-2°C | 34°F1°C | 41°F5°C | 49°F9°C | 56°F14°C | 60°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 51°F11°C | 44°F7°C | 35°F2°C | 29°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.7 in94 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 5.6 in141 mm | 5.5 in139 mm | 5.7 in144 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 4.1 in103 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 4.0 in102 mm |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 77% | 79% | 82% | 85% | 88% | 88% |
| Cloud | 78% | 74% | 67% | 66% | 71% | 65% | 59% | 60% | 61% | 69% | 76% | 76% |
| Comfort | 38 | 42 | 57 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 71 | 82 | 71 | 51 | 37 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~567 m (1,860 ft) to Zurich's ~408 m (1,339 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 38–40°F (3–5°C), and nights reach 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain or snow, 21% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 39/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 49°F highs in March to 66°F by May. About 12.7 in (323 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 68/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 73–76°F (23–24°C). It's the wettest season, with about 16.9 in (429 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (14°C). June & July score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
Temperatures slide from 67°F highs in September to 48°F by November. About 11.4 in (290 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 68/100).
By comfort score: 1 Great, 6 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Zurich is September, scoring up to 82/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain in September. April – July are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.9 in (73 mm). The yearly total is around 51.6 in (1311 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 38°F (3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 76°F (24°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 78%, and highs peak around 76°F (24°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.
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